MLB free agency is underway, and it begins with qualifying offers.

Eight teams extended impending free agents the one-year, $23.15 million deal on Monday, which included the Chicago Cubs' offer to Seiya Suzuki. The outfielder now has until Nov. 17 to accept or decline.

A qualifying offer (QO) is the formal first step for teams that wish to receive a compensatory draft pick should they lose the player in free agency.

Eight players received the one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer today. The deadline to accept it is Nov. 17.

Randy Arozarena (Mariners)

Seiya Suzuki (Cubs)

Brandon Lowe (Pirates)

Trevor Rogers (Orioles)

Adrian Morejon (Padres)

David Bednar (Yankees)

Jake Bauers (Brewers)…

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 2, 2026

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